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American Backgammon Tour (ABT)
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion. Returns for each division are as follows: Open 90%, Intermediate 85%, Novice 100%. All Side Pools return 95%.
3 Divisions: Open Championship, Intermediate, & Novice

Format: *New Format In the Open and Intermediate Divisions* 
  • Open & Intermediate: Double Elimination, with 1st round re-entries, & Consolation. The winner of the Undefeated Main bracket will receive a bonus cash prize, and only one match will be played in the final.
  • Novice: Based on number of entrants, often a Round Robin followed by a Playoff​ ​
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The table below is a snapshot; scroll down for a complete description of all Side Events
*If you enter the Side Pool of any Side Event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
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​The Jackpots
Masters Jackpot
(formerly the Super Jackpot)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 15-Points
Clocks: Mandatory
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday March 29th - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday March 30th - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (no chances to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 90% return 
  • Round of 32: $1,000
  • Round of 16: $2,000
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $250
  • Round of 16: $500
​​Intermediate Jackpot
(only Intermediate level players allowed)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 9-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday March 29th - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday March 30th - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (no chances to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 85% return
  • Round of 32: $200
  • Round of 16: $400
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $50
  • Round of 16: $100​ ​
​Limited Jackpot 
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(Top Championship level players are not eligible)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 11-Points
Clocks: Mandatory
Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options)
Wednesday March 29 - Round of 32
  • 12:00 PM (3 chances to re-enter)
  • 3:00 PM (2 chance to re-enter)
  • 6:00 PM (1 chance to re-enter)​
Thursday March 30th - Round of 16
  • ​9:00 PM (no chances to re-enter)
​Entry Fee: 90% return
  • Round of 32: $500
  • Round of 16: $1,000
​​Side Pool: 95% return
  • Round of 32: $100
  • Round of 16: $200
​Beginners Jackpot 
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(Only Novice players allowed)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Only by mutual agreement
Start Time: 
Friday March 31st, 8:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $50, 80% return
​Other Side Events
Doubles
This event does not allow re-entries. All teams start play Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. Two rounds must be completed Wednesday night.
Format: Single Elimination 
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Mandatory (3 minutes per point / 15 second delay)
Start Time:
Wednesday March 29th, 8:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $400 Per Team, 80% return
Side Pool: 
$200 Per Team, 95% return


SpeedGammon
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Mandatory (2 minutes total reserve / 10 second delay)
Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 3:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $100, 85% return
Side Pool: $50, 95% return


Blitz
The Blitz is a series of 8-player knock-outs. The winner of each knock-out receives $120 and qualifies for the Blitz Playoff that starts Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Players may win up to two knock-outs, both of which are eligible for byes.
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries
Match Length: 5-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday March 29th, 12:30 PM
​Entry Fee: $40, 80% return

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Quickie - DMP
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 1-Point
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 12:30 PM
​Entry Fee: $20, 85% return

​Seniors (60+)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday March 29th, 2:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return


Juniors (under 60)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Wednesday March 29th, 2:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return


Sunday Open Jackpot
*only those no longer in the Main Event may enter
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Point
Clocks: Mandatory
Start Time: Sunday April 2nd, 11:00 AM
​Entry Fee: $200, 85% return

Side Pool: $100, 95% return

Sunday Intermediate Jackpot 
*only those no longer in the Main Event may enter
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 7-Point
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: Sunday April 2nd, 11:00 AM
​Entry Fee: $100, 80% return

Side Pool: $50, 95% return

After Tournament
*only those eliminated from all other events may enter
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full
Match Length: 5-Points
Clocks: Preferred
Start Time: 
Sunday April 2nd, 3:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $60, 85% return
Side Pool: $30, 95% return

Contact Rory Pascar with any questions...

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Email: Rory@ChicagoOpenBG.com
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 617-699-9100
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